KUWAITI ROASTED CHICKEN

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat while thighs are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative.

Prepare a 1.5 kg whole-dressed chicken, ensuring it is drained of excess water.

Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of black ground pepper, 2 boiling cubes (chicken flavor), and 1 tablespoon of salt in a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the mixture.

Combine all ingredients until well mixed and the dry ingredients are dissolved.

Slice the vegetables: 1 whole carrot, 1 tomato, 1 medium potato, and 1 whole garlic into thin rounds. Slice the onion into rounds as well.

Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, including inside the cavity. Marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight for better flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Stuff the chicken with lemongrass and lemon, then place it in a baking pan.

Arrange the sliced vegetables around the chicken in the pan.

Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the pan.

Roast the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Check for doneness and ensure the chicken is moist and cooked through.

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